SECA SOx Compliance Guidelince - s10.15l

 PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROL OF SULPHUR
OXIDE (SOX) EMISSION IN SULPHUR EMISSION

CONTROL AREAS (SECA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ANNEX VI OF MARPOL 73/78, NORTH AMERICAN
EMISSION CONTROL AREA (ECA) AND US CARIBBEAN
ECA.
 PROCEDURES FOR USE OF LOW SULPHUR FUEL IN

PORTS THAT HAVE ADOPTED EU DIRECTIVE
2005/33/EC
 CARB REGULATION ON FUEL SULFUR

REQUIREMENTS FOR OCEAN GOING VESSELS
 TURKISH REGULATIONS – LOW SULFUR
 CHINA & TAIWAN REGULATIONS – LOW SULFUR
 TIER III NOX CONTROL IN NOX EMISSION CONTROL

AREAS
 REPUBLIC OF KOREA REGULATIONS – LOW

SULPHUR
M.V./M.T
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CONTENTS
PART 1: PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROL OF SULPHUR
OXIDE (SOX) EMISSION IN SULPHUR EMISSION
CONTROL AREAS (SECA) AND NORTH AMERICAN
EMISSION CONTROL AREA (ECA)
PART 2: PROCEDURES FOR USE OF LOW SULPHUR FUEL
IN PORTS THAT HAVE ADOPTED EU DIRECTIVE
2005/33/EC
PART 3: CARB REGULATION ON FUEL SULFUR
REQUIREMENTS FOR OCEAN GOING VESSELS
PART 4: TURKISH REGULATIONS – LOW SULFUR
PART 5: INTENTIONALLY WITHDRAWN
PART 6: PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF LOW SULPHUR
FUEL IN PORTS WITHIN CHINA & TAIWAN ECAS
PART 7: TIER III NOX CONTROL IN A NOX EMISSION
CONTROL AREA
PART 8: REPUBLIC OF KOREA REGULATIONS – LOW
SULPHUR
ANNEX 1: TRAINING & RECORD KEEPING
ANNEX 2: SULPHUR MAP
ANNEX 3: MARINE BUNKER OIL – DETAILS OF
MAXIMUM SULPHUR ALLOWED ON SHIP

PART 1
PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROL OF

SULPHUR OXIDE (SOX) EMISSION IN
SULPHUR EMISSION CONTROL
AREAS (SECA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ANNEX VI OF MARPOL 73/78 AND
NORTH AMERICAN EMISSION
CONTROL AREA (ECA).
In Compliance with Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
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CONTENTS
1. APPLICABLE SECA AND ECA REGULATION
2. SECA & ECA AREA MAP
3. EQUIPMENT DETAILS
4. CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES FOR SECA & ECA
5. CHANGE OVER TIME CALCULATION
6. HFO TANK ARRANGEMENTS AND PIPING SYSTEM
7. REFERENCES
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SECTION 1
APPLICABLE SECA AND ECA REGULATION

Since May 19th 2006, compliance with “Sulphur emission control areas
(SECA)” is in force in the Baltic sea, The English channel (East of 5 deg
West) and North sea (East of 4 deg West & South of 62 Deg North).
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has adopted

amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to introduce new Emission Control
Areas; herein referred to as “North American ECA” which becomes
effective on 01st August 2012.
Sulphur limits Sulphur limits

Vessels Location w.e.f. w.e.f.
01-Jan-15 01-Jan-20
Sea Areas inside Sulphur

0.10 % 0.10 %
Emission Control Areas (SECA)
Sea Areas inside North American

& Caribbean Sea Emission 0.10 % 0.10 %
Control Areas (ECA)
Sea Areas outside Sulphur

0.50 %
Emission Control Areas (SECA 3.50 %
/ ECA)

SECTION 2
SECA AREA MAP

SECTION 2
ECA AREA MAP
AREA OF THE US CARIBBEAN ECA

SECTION 3
EQUIPMENT DETAILS
MAIN ENGINE DETAILS:
MAKE:
TYPE:
SERIAL NO:
FUEL CONSUMPTION(LOADED/ BALLAST):
TYPE OF FUEL USED : IFO cst, SULPHUR < 0.5%
AUXILIARY ENGINE DETAILS
MAKE:
TYPE:
FUEL CONSUMPTION: MT/DAY AT FULL SEA LOAD
TYPE OF FUEL OIL USED: IFO cst, SULPHUR < 0.5%
AUXILIARY BOILER DETAILS:
MAKE:
TYPE:
FUEL CONSUMPTION: MT/DAY
TYPE OF FUEL OIL USED: IFO cst., SULPHUR < 0.5%
FUEL OIL TANKS & CAPACITIES
TANK CAPACITY

SECTION 3
EQUIPMENT DETAILS
MARINE DIESEL OIL TANKS & CAPACITIES:
TANK CAPACITY
DESIGNATED LOW SULPHUR FUEL TANK(S) AND CAPACITIES:
TANK CAPACITY

SECTION 4
CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES FOR M/E / A/E / BOILER

(strike-out in applicable words)
SEPARATE SHIP – SPECIFIC CHANGE – OVER PROCEDURES MUST BE MADE FOR

M/E, A/E & BOILER
AA. Vessel entering SECA / ECA area during a long voyage:-
1. Master and Chief Engineer to ensure that vessel has sufficient amount of LSFO
bunker for completing the voyage in SECA/ECA area, once the voyage is
confirmed.
2. Hrs before arrival in to SECA / ECA areas, following needs to be done
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3. Hrs before arrival into SECA / ECA areas, carry out following
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4. Log down the above change-over timings in S – 10.14 L, engine log book and deck
log book with flow meter readings, main engine revolution counter, time and position
of the ship.
BB. Vessel entering SECA / ECA area at short notice

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 Chief engineer to carry out scavenge inspection at earliest opportunity after the
engine is run on LSFO to check the liner/rings lubrication

SECTION 5
CHANGE OVER TIME CALCULATION

1. The appropriate version of the FOBAS Change – Over Calculator, based on
whether there are separate HSFO and LSFO service tanks, should be used to
obtain the estimated time required from the point where the inlet valve from the
HSFO tank is fully shut to the point at which the fuel oil circulating in the service
system has been diluted down by the incoming LSFO, to the required limit value.
2. Alternatively, a calculator, that is considered to be at least equivalent to the

FOBAS calculator, as determined by the technical dept. of the vessel’s shore
management office, may be used.
3. Typical change – over times from HSFO of various Sulphur contents to LSFO of
0.1% Sulphur content should be noted below.
HSFO LSFO CHANGE-OVER TIMES
M/E A/E BOILER
0.5% 0.1% hrs hrs hrs


SECTION 6
HFO TANK ARRANGEMENT PLANS
AND
PIPING SYSTEM

SECTION 7
REFERENCES
Sr.
Name Date/Ref. No.
No
Service Contract for a Cost Benefit Analysis to Support
the Impact Assessment accompanying the revision of
1 9 Jun 2012
Directive 1999/32/EC on the Sulphur Content of certain
Liquid Fuels.
2 MEPC.1/Circ.723 of 13th May 2010 13 May 2010
Interim guidance on the non-availability of compliant

3
26 Jun 2012
fuel oil for the North American Emission Control Area
2 November
4 MEPC.1/Circ.755 of 2nd November 2011
2011

PART 2
PROCEDURES FOR USE OF LOW

SULPHUR FUEL IN PORTS THAT
HAVE ADOPTED EU DIRECTIVE
2005/33/EC
In Compliance with EU Directive 2005/33/EC

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE REGULATIONS
2. REQUIREMENT OF COMPLIANCE / EXEMPTION
3. SECA & EU DIRECTIVE MAP
4. BUNKERING / STORAGE / TANK ARRANGEMENT
5. EU DIRECTIVE - CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES
6. EQUIPMENT DETAILS - MAIN ENGINE
7. EQUIPMENT DETAILS - AUXILLARY ENGINE
8. EQUIPMENT DETAILS - BOILER
9. EQUIPMENT DETAILS - INERT GAS / N2

GENERATOR
10. REFERENCES

SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE REGULATION

EU DIRECTIVE 2005/33/EC – Change to Fuel Oil Sulphur Controls for
ships at berth in EU ports
Since January 1, 2010, under the Directive, the maximum allowable sulphur content
of fuel oil used by ships ‘at berth’* in EU ports, other than those in the outermost
regions, will be 0.10% by mass (m/m).
Sulphur Sulphur
Vessels Location limits w.e.f. limits w.e.f.
01-Jan-15 01-Jan-20
At *berth in E.U. ports
or non E.U. countries
0.10 % 0.10 %
who have adopted
Dir.2005/33/EC
Inside Emission
Control Areas but not 0.10 % 0.10 %
at berth
Outside Emission 3.50 % 0.50 %

Control Areas
This covers all grades of fuel oil and all types of combustion machinery, including main
and auxiliary boilers.
Ships will NOT be required to comply with the 0.10% m/m limit while maneuvering.
However, they must comply as soon as possible after arrival in port, and must continue
to comply until as late as possible before departure.
When at berth, sea going ships shall not use any marine fuel with a sulphur content
exceeding 0.1 % by mass, for generation electricity.
In case of a fuel change over operation is necessary, this operation shall be completed
latest two hours after berthing of the ship. The time of change over shall be recorded on
board the ship.
Fuel change for main propulsion diesel engines is NOT required in the following cases;
a) In the period from S/B for entering port to F/Eng;

b) At Engine trial before departure; and
c) During shift in ports.

SECTION 1
Therefore, effectively this regulation does NOT apply only to the main propulsion diesel
engine, but does applies to all other machinery.
Target machineries:
 Main Boilers
 Auxiliary Boilers
 Auxiliary Diesel Engines
 Diesel Engines for electric propulsion
Therefore, it will be necessary for ships which call at EU ports to have an adequate
quantity of compliant fuel oil on board – probably a distillate grade – and to effectively
implement the necessary change-over procedures. This, together with the existing
Baltic and North Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements, means that ships will
need to have suitably flexible fuel oil storage and handling systems.
If the required fuel is not on board, appropriate fuel shall be taken over by the ship
immediately after berthing. The arrival of the ship shall be so planned and coordinated
to ensure the immediate supply of the fuel.
The port authority is entitled to control on board the ship the documents and the fuel
delivery notes. Upon request of the port authority the ship’s crew shall hand over a
sample of fuel actually used at berth.
* At berth means ships which are securely moored or anchored in a community

port while they are loading or unloading including the time spent when not
engaged in cargo operations. At berths in E.U. ports & Non E.U ports (Either
IN SECA or NOT) in compliance with EU DIRECTIVE 2005/33/EC, only 0.1 %
Sulphur fuel has to be used.

SECTION 2
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS / EXEMPTIONS
I. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
a) Ships entering E.U. ports to have sufficient amount of fuel complying with the low
Sulphur requirement.
b) Ships should be able to effectively implement the necessary change over
procedures. Ship specific plans including written procedures, line diagram and the
valve numbers must be prepared, approved and displayed at location. Copy of the
same to be attached to S - 10.15 L.
c) Ships should have suitably flexible fuel oil storage and handling system.
d) Ships to be capable of demonstrating the usage of compliant fuel while at berth
using S-10.14 L, S-10.15 L and the fuel sample stored. Low Sulphur marine fuel oil
sample must be sent for analysis and reports documented.
e) The required tanks for the storage of low Sulphur fuel must be identified and
cleanliness of the same is recommended to avoid any possibilities of contamination.
f) Check with Equipment Maker for suitability of MGO burning (request office for
missing Maker’s feedback).
g) Attach hard copy of Maker’s feedback with S-10.15 L file & notify technical
department when the task is completed.
h) Boiler Fuel oil pump or Booster Pump details must be checked. If no spares, please
generate Requisition for complete Pump Assembly (1-Set) in consultation with the
technical department.
i) D.O. transfer pump gears to be kept as spare.
j) Boiler pilot burner pump details must be checked. Must have spare Pilot Burner
Pump in readiness at all times. If not, Please generate requisition for same.
k) Vessel must maintain adequate supply of suitable lubricity improving additive
(Amergy XLS, a drew marine product is being widely used across the company),
however please consult your technical department.
l) The vessel must always comply with the Makers Instructions for the machinery in
order to use the Low Sulphur fuel oil when at berth.

SECTION 2
m) The ships crew must be thoroughly familiarized and trained with the change over
procedures and same to be documented in the section 10 of this part.
n) It should be confirmed that all the valve of heat tracers, heaters etc. are in good
working order and capable of being shut. If needed they can be temporarily blanked.
II. EXEMPTIONS
The following shall be among those exempted from complying with these regulations:
a) Ship staying at berth for less than 2 hours.

b) Fuels intended for the purpose of research and testing.
c) Fuels used and placed on the market in the outer most regions of the community
(French overseas dept., The Azores, Madeira and Canary Is.) provided the member
states ensure that, in those regions: 1) Air quality standards are respected, 2) Heavy
fuel oil are not used if their Sulphur content exceeds 3% by mass.
d) Any use of fuels in a vessel necessary for the specific purpose of securing the safety
of the ship or saving life at sea.
e) Any fuel on the ship necessitated by damage sustained to it or its equipment,
provided that all reasonable measures are taken after the occurrence of the damage
to prevent or minimize excess emissions and the measures are taken as soon as
possible to repair the damage. This shall not apply if the owner or master acted
either with intent to cause damage, or recklessly.
f) Fuels used on board vessels employing approved abatement technologies in
accordance with the regulations.

SECTION 3
SECA & EU DIRECTIVE MAP

Sulphur Regulations Applicable to Marine Fuels in EU and SECAs
EU Ports as per EU Directive 2005/33/EC
SECA Areas as per Annex VI of Marpol 73/78
Annex VI of Marpol 73/78

SECTION 4
BUNKERING / STORAGE / TANK ARRANGEMENT
A. BUNKERING –
- If two or more of fuels are to be received as bunker simultaneously, the fuel oil
containing the lowest sulphur amount is to be received first.
B. STORAGE METHOD –
- Case 1 - Two (2) DO storage tanks and two (2) DO service tanks on board
Keep MGO and MDO separately in each DO storage tank and DO service tank. If
the vessel is equipped with one (1) DO settling tank, fuel oil should be transferred
directly from the DO storage tank to the DO service tank and DO settling tank is to
be kept empty.
- Case 2 - Two (2) DO storage tanks and one (1) DO service tank on board.
Keep MGO and MDO separately in each DO storage tank and transfer MGO to the
DO service tank before berthing or anchoring in regulated waters
- Case 3 - One (1) DO storage tanks and one 91) DO service tank on board.
Keep only MGO in each DO storage tank and DO service tank.
- While deciding upon the storage capacity, kindly take into account the total
consumption for your port stay (including anchorage stay and Cargo Operations) and
your trade pattern within EU.
- In case any of the Fuel Oil Tanks additionally needs to be designated as a LSFO
tank (0.1 % Sulphur by mass), then same to cleaned thoroughly prior bunkering,
however same to be discussed and confirmed with Technical Group, Owners and
Charterers prior planning same.
- When changing over/switching between fuels, it should be ensured that fuel in the
Return / Recirculation pipes are returned to the correct fuel tank. Particular care
should be taken to avoid contamination of LSMGO by fuels with a higher sulphur
level.

SECTION 4
C. Precautions on using MGO / Low Sulphur Fuel-

- Refer to the information regarding low sulphur fuel including MGO provided by each
manufacturer and take precautions for usage of Low Sulphur Fuel.
CAUTION – When changing fuel from HFO to MGO, pay attention to the heating
temperature of the fuel and adjust the fuel heater so that the fuel viscosity at the
engine inlet is not too low. Also pay attention to temperature adjustment when
changing fuels to prevent seizures to the fuel injection pump resulting from
abrupt changes in temperature.
DESIGNATED LOW SULPHUR FUEL TANK(S) AND CAPACITIES:
TANK CAPACITY

SECTION 5
EU DIRECTIVE - CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES

When changing fuel from HFO to MGO, pay attention to the heating
temperature of the fuel and adjust the fuel heater so that the fuel viscosity at
the engine inlet is not too low. Also pay attention to temperature adjustment
when changing fuels to prevent seizures to the fuel injection pump resulting
from abrupt changes in temperature.
Please ensure Fuel Rack of A/E and M/E (as applicable) are well lubricated
from time to time when plying in the EU.
AA. Vessel entering Ports that have adopted EU Directive:-
1. Master and Chief Engineer to ensure that vessel has sufficient amount of LSFO
(HFO / MGO / MDO – 0.1% Suphur) bunker for proceeding to ports that have
adopted EU Directive 2005/33/EC, once the voyage is confirmed.
2. Hrs (less than 2 hours) after arrival in to EU port, following needs to be

carried out on M/E, A/E, Boiler, Inert Gas Generator, etc as applicable (Ship
Specific plan to be Drawn)
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3. Hrs (as late as possible) before departure from EU port, following needs
to be carried out
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4. Log down the above change-over timings and other details in the Log 5 of S-10.14 L

SECTION 6
EQUIPMENT DETAILS – MAIN ENGINE
MAIN ENGINE DETAILS:
MAKE:
TYPE / MODEL:
RATED POWER:
SERIAL NUMBER(S):
FUEL CONSUMPTION (LOADED/ BALLAST):
TYPE OF FUEL USED: cst / Sulphur Content
FUEL ADDITIVE TO BE USED (Please attach the Product data Sheet in this section)
Amergy XLS, a drew marine product is being widely used across the company, however
please consult your technical group and makers recommendation.
Note – we have attached product data sheet of Amergy XLS for your reference only
AMOUNT OF LUBRICANT TO BE USED (RATIO)
As prescribed in the Product data Sheet, Please give details
PROCEDURE FOR USE
As prescribed in the Product data Sheet, please give details.
MODIFICATION REQUIRED – YES / NO / NA (If required, please give complete details

below or attach sheets to this section)

SECTION 7
EQUIPMENT DETAILS – AUXILIARY ENGINE
AUXILIARY ENGINE DETAILS
MAKE:
TYPE / MODEL:
RATED POWER:
SERIAL NUMBER(S):
FUEL CONSUMPTION: MT/DAY AT FULL SEA LOAD
TYPE OF FUEL OIL USED: cst / Sulphur Content
Amergy XLS, a drew marine product is being widely used across the company,
however please consult your technical group and makers recommendation.
Note – we have attached product data sheet of Amergy XLS for your reference
only
PROCEDURE FOR USE
MODIFICATION REQUIRED – YES / NO / NA (If required, please give complete

details below or attach sheets to this section)

SECTION 8
EQUIPMENT DETAILS – AUXILIARY BOILER
AUXILIARY BOILER DETAILS:
MAKE:
TYPE / MODEL:
RATED OUTPUT:
SERIAL NUMBER:
PROCEDURE FOR USE


SECTION 9
EQUIPMENT DETAILS – INERT GAS & N2 GENERATOR
INERT GAS OR N2 GENERATOR (as applicable):
MAKE:
TYPE / MODEL:
SERIAL NUMBER:
RATED OUTPUT:
PROCEDURE FOR USE


SECTION 10
REFERENCES
Sr.
Name Date/Ref. No.
No
Service Contract for a Cost Benefit Analysis to Support the
Impact Assessment accompanying the revision of Directive
1 24 Jun 2009
1999/32/EC on the Sulphur Content of certain Liquid
Fuels.
2 Amergy XLS (Fuel Additive) – Product Data Sheet Rev 2
3 Aderco L1050 (Fuel Additive) – Product Data Sheet Oct 2009
SECA Treat (Fuel Additive) – Product Data Sheet Product no.

4
650 751024
5 EU Directive – Frequently Asked Questions 9 Dec 2009
6 Guidance for Hazard Identification – From Intertanko Dec 2009
Classification News – Maintaining boiler safety and

7A 14 Aug 2009
availability when using low-sulphur fuels
Classification News – EU Directive 2005/33/EC – change

7B 9 Apr 2009
to fuel oil sulphur controls for ships at berth in EU ports
8 Use of Low Sulfur Fuel Oils – Yanmar Service News Jan 2007
Mitsui MAN B&W – Guidelines for using Low Sulphur Fuel

9 04 Aug 2009
Oil
MAN B&W – Operation of MAN B&W on Low Sulphur

10 19 Mar 2009
Fuels
11 Man Diesel – Guidelines Sep 2009
12 Aalborg Solutions – Changing from HFO to MGO/MDO Jan 2009

Osaka Boiler – An Official notice of great moment for the
13A EU Directive 2005/33/EC & New California CARB 20 May 2009

requirements – LS Fuel while in EU and California port

Sr.
Name Date/Ref. No.
No
Osaka Boiler – Concerning the supplementary explanation
toward the continuous use in marine gas oil on the
pressure jet type oil burner for the composite boiler
13B equipped to the concerned ship by EU Directive 18 Sep 2009

2005/33/EC & the newly enforced California CARB
requirements – LS Fuel while in EU and California waters
and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline
14A Saacke – SOx Emission Refuction and CARB Compliance 19 Sep 2009
Saacke – Impact on boiler performance from applying
14B 27 Sep 2009
Upgrade Kit for Auxiliary Boiler Burner System
14C Saacke – Specific Risk Analysis/Hazid Study 22 Oct 2009
15 Oilon – Guidelines 1 Jun 2009
16 MHI MAC Boiler Dec 2007
17 GARD Circular Nov 2009
18 Daihatsu Engine – Technical Information 15 Jan 2007

19 MHI Boiler – Commercial Proposal for Modification LSDO(2#).ISIS
20 Viswa Lab – technical Update 16 Nov 2009
21A MHI Boiler – Modification as per MGO burning 05 Jun 2009
Diesel United – DU-WCH Engine – Information in use of
21B 26 Feb 2009
low sulfur fuel
MITSUI – B&W Engine - Guidelines for using low-sulphur
21C Mar 2005
fuel oil

PART 3
CARB REGULATION ON FUEL

SULFUR REQUIREMENTS FOR
OCEAN GOING VESSELS
In Compliance with the California Air Resources Board Regulation
on Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-
Going Vessels within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the
California Baseline

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE CARB REGULATION
2. CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES
3. REFERENCES

SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE CARB REGULATION

CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) - Regulation on
Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going
Vessels within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the
California Baseline
This regulation imposes fuel sulfur limits on vessels in Regulated California Waters
(a zone approximately 24 nautical miles seaward of the California baseline; or moor,
dock, or otherwise visit a California port, roadstead, or terminal facility (“port”). The
vessel compliance with these requirements came into effect on July 1, 2009.
And from 1st January 2014, the Fuel Requirements for Ocean-going Vessel Main
(Propulsion) Diesel Engines, Auxiliary Diesel Engines, and Auxiliary Boilers is
Marine gas oil (DMA) or Marine diesel oil (DMB) at or below 0.1% sulfur.
From 1st January 2015, vessels that are using non-distillate fuel to comply with ECA
Sulphur limit of 0.1%, are required to notify the air resources board using attachment
A to Marine Notice 2014-1 if they also intend using the fuel to comply with the CARB
Regulation. Such notification must be sent prior to entering regulated California
Water and is required only once. This notification is a temporary exemption
available to vessels during the period of the ‘Sunset Review’ by the air resources
board. For more details refer to Marine Notice 2014-1 in Section 3.
Fuel California OGV Fuel

Effective Date
Requirement Requirement
Marine gas oil (DMA) at or below 1.0%
PHASE I August 1, 2012 sulphur; or Marine diesel oil (DMB) at or
below 0.5% sulphur
Marine gas oil (DMA) at or below 0.1%
PHASE II January 1, 2014 sulphur; or
marine diesel oil (DMB) at or below 0.1%
sulphur

Regulated California Waters
“Regulated California Waters” means all of the following:

(A) All California internal waters;
(B) All California estuarine waters;
(C) All California ports, roadsteads, and terminal facilities (collectively “ports”)
(D) All waters within 3 nautical miles of the California baseline, starting at the
California-Oregon border and ending at the California-Mexico border at the
Pacific Ocean, inclusive;
(E) All waters within 12 nautical miles of the California baseline, starting at the
California-Oregon border and ending at the California-Mexico border at the
Pacific Ocean, inclusive;
(F) All waters within 24 nautical miles of the California baseline, starting at the
California-Oregon border to 34.43 degrees North, 121.12 degrees West,
inclusive; and
(G) All waters within the area, not including any islands, between the California
baseline and a line starting at 34.43 degrees North, 121.12 degrees West;
thence to 33.50 degrees North, 118.58 degrees West; thence to 32.65
degrees North, 117.81 degrees West; and ending at the California-Mexico
border at the Pacific Ocean, inclusive.
Expansion of Regulatory Boundary in Southern California –

The regulatory boundary was expanded in Southern California to be consistent with
the Contiguous Zone. This new boundary includes the region 24 nautical miles (nm)
from the California shoreline, including 24 nm from the shoreline of the Channel
Islands. There is also a small region near the north end of the Santa Barbara
Channel that was excluded from the regulatory boundary to encourage vessels to
use the established shipping lanes in the Channel. The map shows the new
regulatory boundary.

“Regulated California Waters” is shown on the map below as indicated
(note: chart is not to scale).

SECTION 2
CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES

When changing fuel from HFO to MGO / MDO, pay attention to the heating
temperature of the fuel and adjust the fuel heater so that the fuel viscosity at the
engine inlet is not too low. Also pay attention to temperature adjustment when
changing fuels to prevent seizures to the fuel injection pump resulting from abrupt
changes in temperature.
Please ensure Fuel Rack of A/E and M/E (as applicable) are well lubricated from
time to time when plying in the Regulated California Waters (RCW).
The change-over procedures are to be carried out by the Duty Engineer under
the supervision of the Chief Engineer and instructions of the Master.
AA. Vessel entering RCW during a long voyage:-
1. Master and Chief Engineer to ensure that vessel has sufficient amount of
LSFO (MGO at or below 0.1% sulphur / MDO at or below 0.1% sulphur)
bunker in time for use wef 1st January 2014 for proceeding to RCW, once
the voyage is confirmed.
2. Hrs before arrival into RCW, carry out the following:
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



3. Hrs before arrival into RCW, carry out the following:





BB. Vessel entering RCW at short notice:-






Log down the above change-over timings and other details in the Fuel
Changeover Log No. 6 in S-10.14 L and the Engine and Deck Log Books.

SECTION 3
REFERENCES
Sr.
Name Date/Ref. No.
No
California Air Resources Board – Marine Notice 2014-1
(Advisory to Owners or Operators of Ocean-Going
vessels Visiting California Ports : Guidance for Complying 01 Aug 2014
1
with the California Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation
During the Air Resources Board Sunset Review Process)
California Air Resources Board – Marine Notice 2012-1
(Advisory to Owners or Operators of Ocean-Going
2 02 Jul 2012
vessels Visiting California Ports : Changes in fuel sulphur
requirements beginning Aug 1, 2012
CARB Marine Notice 2011-2 : Changes to the OGV Fuel
3 Nov 2011
Regulations
Final Regulation Order – Fuel Sulfur and Other
Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels
13 CCR,
4
within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the Section 2299.2
California Baseline

PART 4
TURKISH REGULATIONS
– LOW SULFUR
In Compliance with
Turkish ‘Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Official
Gazette No. 27368 and ‘General Directorate of Marine
Transport’ No. 34438 dated 07th Dec’11.

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE REGULATIONS
2. EXEMPTIONS
3. REFERENCES

SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE REGULATION
From January 1, 2012, the maximum allowable sulfur content of fuel oil used by
ships at berth or anchored within port boundaries in Turkish water will be 0.10% by
mass (m/m).
This covers all grades of fuel oil and all types of combustion machinery, including main
and auxiliary boilers.
The term ‘berthed’ is defined as ‘ships safely moored or anchored within the boundaries
of a port during loading, discharging or accommodation activities or during periods of
time past without any cargo operations.
The regulation stipulates that “ships must complete their bunker replacement
operations within the shortest time possible after arrival at a port and as late as possible
after departure from a port.
In case of a fuel change over operation is necessary, this operation shall be completed
latest two hours after berthing of the ship. The time of change over shall be recorded on
board the ship.
Therefore, effectively this regulation does NOT apply to the main propulsion diesel
engine, but does apply to all other machinery.
As this regulation and its impact is similar to existing ‘EU Directives’, please refer to
Section 2 of this manual for detailed information on below topics;
 Target Machinery
 Compliance Requirements
 Bunkering/ Storage/ Tank Arrangement
 Change over procedure
 Equipment details – Main Engine/ Auxiliary Engine/ Auxiliary Boiler/ Inert Gas/
N2 Generator
Ship inspections will be made by the Shipping Administration and in the event of any
nonconformity, the related provisions of the Environmental Law 2872 shall apply, which
are extremely huge fines and subsequent delay to the vessels.

SECTION 2
EXEMPTIONS
The following shall be among those exempted from complying with these regulations:
a) While transiting the Turkish Straits ships are not subject to the regulation. If at
anchorage awaiting transit of the straits the ship is exempted from this
regulation. However if the ship is anchored within port limits for other reasons,
such as bunkering / storing / crew change / repairs awaiting orders etc, this
regulation must be complied with. In case of doubt, the advice of agents and
office must be sought.
b) Ship staying at berth for less than 2 hours. The obligation of berthed ships to use
bunkers with a maximum sulfur content of 0.1% by mass shall not apply if the
ship in question is or should be berthed for less than two hours.
c) Any use of fuels in a vessel necessary for the specific purpose of securing the
safety of the ship or saving life at sea.
d) Bunkers used by warships and ships used for military purposes

SECTION 3
REFERENCES
Sr.
Name Date/Ref. No.
No
Chamber of Shipping, Circular No. 647/2011 (Istanbul &
1 13 Dec 2011
Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, Black Sea Regions)
Imeak Chamber of Shipping, Istanbul, (The ministry of
2 Transport, Shipping & Communication) Circular No. 07 Dec 2011

B.02.01.DNM/0.06.14.01.143.01/34438

PART 5
PROCEDURES FOR USE OF LOW

SULPHUR FUEL IN HONG KONG
WATERS
THIS PART IS WITHDRAWN, BECAUSE

HONG KONG IS COVERED BY THE CHINA
COASTAL E.C.A. – SEE PART 6 FOR
DETAILS.

PART 6
PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF LOW

SULPHUR FUEL IN PORTS WITHIN
CHINA & TAIWAN ECAS
In Compliance with the Regulations

imposed by the Ministry of Transport of
China and the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications
(Taiwan)

CONTENTS
1. SUMMARY OF REGULATION
2. REFERENCES

SECTION 1
A) CHINA ECA
1. With effect from 01-Jan-2019 - All vessels calling ports in China

(including Hong Kong and Macau), must change to low Sulphur fuel oil
of Sulphur content not exceeding 0.5 % m/m, prior crossing the limit of
the Chinese coastal ECA, which covers the entire coastline of China,
or use other acceptable means to demonstrate compliance with the
regulation, such as an exhaust gas scrubbing system (subject to Flag
Administration approval).
Ships are encouraged to use shore power, where available, at berth.

Ships that need to change fuel to comply with the regulation, must do
so in ALL engines and boilers, including the main engine, auxiliary
engines and boilers.
The co-ordinates of the limits of the China coastal ECA, which are the
same as the limits of the Territorial Sea claimed by China (12 nm from
the China straight Baseline), are shown in Table 1. Map 1 illustrates
these limits.
2. With effect from 01-Jan-2020 - All vessels navigating in defined inland

waterways must use fuel with Sulphur content not more than 0.1% or
use an approved Exhaust Gas Scrubbing System. The co-ordinates of
these inland waterways can be found in Table 3 and are illustrated in
Map 1 (points B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5, B6, B7 and B8).
3. With effect from 01-Jan-2022 - All vessels entering Hai Nan province
coastal ECA must change to fuel with Sulphur content not more than
0.1% or use an approved Exhaust Gas Scrubbing System, prior
crossing the limits of the ECA. The co-ordinates of the Hai Nan
province coastal ECA are shown in Table 2. Map 2 illustrates these co-
ordinates.

4. Before 01-Jan-2025 – The Authority will conduct feasibility analysis
and assessment before deciding on whether only 0.1% Sulphur fuel oil
can be burnt within China’s coastal ECA with effect from 01 Jan 2025.
5. Records of fuel change over operations to comply with the

requirements described above, must be made in S – 10.14 L, Log 4 –
SECA/ECA Changeover log.
Ship-specific fuel change over procedures must be available in S –

10.15 L Sections 4 and 5 and posted prominently in relevant areas.
The estimated time required for the changeover (this time applies
AFTER the valve from the high sulphur fuel service tank is fully shut
and the valve from the low sulphur fuel service tank is fully open),
should be derived from the appropriate version of the FOBAS
calculator (or another calculator approved by the Tech Dept.).
Also, the relevant bunker delivery notes of the 0.5% maximum sulphur
fuel oils must be retained for compliance verification.
6. China coastal ECA comprises territorial waters of 60 points shown in

Table 1.
HaiNan province coastal ECA comprises inner waters of 20 points

shown in Table 2.
Inland water ECA is navigable water of Yangtze river and Xi river, start
and end points are shown in Table 3.

Table 1 – China Coastal ECA

Table 2 – Hai Nan Province Coastal ECA

Table 3 – Inland Control Areas Coordinates

Map 1 – Control Emission Areas in the Plan (Schematic Diagram)

Map 2 – Coastal Control Areas Stipulated in the Plan (Schematic Diagram)

B) TAIWAN ECAs
1) Sulphur Emission Control
With effect from 01 Jan 2019, when within the Harbour areas (in the case of
Mai Liao port, when within 12 nautical miles from west breakwater lighthouse)
of the following Taiwanese ports, only fuel of max 0.5% S m/m is allowed to
be burnt.
The limits of the Harbour areas are shown on ENCs and co-ordinates of the
areas can be found in the ‘References’ section of this document (Class NK
technical information for Taiwanese ECA and notice from Mai Liao Harbour
Administratiion Corp.).
1) Keelung
2) Taichung
3) Kaohsiung
4) Hualien
5) Taipei
6) Suao
7) Anping
8) Mailiao (12 nautical miles from west breakwater lighthouse)
Ships calling the ports above must complete change-over of fuel in

M/E, A/Es and Boilers, to compliant fuel, at a safe distance from the
limits of the Harbour areas (in the case of Mai Liao port, before 12
nautical miles from west breakwater lighthouse), in consideration of
the proximity of the Harbour limits to the Ports, presence of heavy
traffic, navigational hazards, etc.
Alternative methods of complying with this regulation (e.g., the use of

Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), etc.) are permitted, subject to
Flag Administration approval.
Records of fuel change over operations to comply with this rule must
be made in S – 10.14 L, Log 4 – SECA/ECA Changeover log.

Ship-specific fuel change over procedures must be available in S –
10.15 L Sections 4 and 5 and posted prominently in relevant areas.
The estimated time required for the changeover (this time applies
AFTER the valve from the high Sulphur fuel service tank is fully shut
and the valve from the low Sulphur fuel service tank is fully open),
should be derived from the appropriate version of the FOBAS
calculator (or another calculator approved by the Tech Dept.).
Also, the relevant bunker delivery notes of the 0.5% maximum Sulphur
fuel oils must be retained for compliance verification.
2) Vessel Speed Control
As per a notice issued by the Ministry of Transportation and

Communications, effective from 1st January 2019, vessels that are
navigating within 20 nautical miles of Taiwanese commercial ports
shall reduce sailing speed below 12 knots.
ENCs / paper charts must be suitably marked in advance of the 20 nm

geographical limit, to remind navigating officers to comply with the
speed limit.
Documents in support of the China and Taiwan ECAs are contained in the
‘references’ section of this part.

SECTION 2
REFERENCES
Sr. No Name Date/Ref. No.
Huatai Circular PNI1816 - Chinese Ministry of

Transport (MOT) Issued New Requirement
1 13 December 2018
Regarding Emission Control Areas in Chinese
Territorial Waters to be Effective from 01.01.2019
ClassNK technical Information for Taiwanese TEC-1163

2
ECA. 31 August 2018
Taiwan Notice – Low Sulphur Fuel & Reduce
3 4 January 2019
Sailing Speed.
Notice from Mai Liao Harbor Administration
4 -
Corp.

PART 7
TIER III NOX CONTROL IN NOX

EMISSION CONTROL AREAS

CONTENTS
1. TIER III NOX EMISSIONS CONTROL – SUMMARY OF

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
2. NOX ECA AREA MAP
3. EQUIPMENT DETAILS
4. PROCEDURES FOR CHANGING FROM TIER II TO TIER

III & VICE VERSA
5. REFERENCES

SECTION 1
TIER III NOX ECA REGULATIONS SUMMARY (MARPOL

ANNEX VI REGULATION 13)
Ships whose keels are laid on or after 01 January 2016 (or on or after 01 Jan 2021,
for the North & Baltic Sea ECA) are required to be in compliance with Tier III NOX
control requirements, when operating in a NOX Emission Control Area (NECA). The
requirements also apply to existing ships where engines have undergone a ‘Major
conversion’ or where additional engines have been fitted or where non-identical
replacement engines are fitted after 01 Jan 2016 / 01 Jan 2021.
When an applicable ship is operating in a NECA, the operation of a marine diesel

engine with a power output of more than 130KW (except an engine intended to be
use solely for emergencies, or a marine diesel engine installed in lifeboats intended
to be used solely for emergencies) is prohibited except when the emission of nitrogen
oxides from the engine in within Tier III limits, as specified in Regulation 13 of
MARPOL Annex VI. Engines on applicable ships, that are certified to both Tier II and
Tier III requirements (as specified in the IAPP certificate) must complete the switch to
Tier III prior to entering a NECA. The switch back to Tier II may only be commenced
after exiting the limit of the NECA.
Only Tier III mode may be used in engines when within a NECA.
The Tier and on/off status of marine diesel engines installed on board an applicable
ship, which are certified to both Tier II and Tier III or which are certified to Tier II
only(1) shall be recorded in such logbook as prescribed by the Administration
(Example: Panama ORB Part III) at entry into and exit from a NECA, or when the
on/off status changes within such an area, together with the date, time and position of
the ship. Where the administration has not prescribed a logbook, the details above
must be recorded in log 9 of S - 10.14 L.

SECTION 1
Currently, there are two ECAs for SOX and NOX, as follows:
1) North American ECA

2) US Caribbean ECA
With effect from 01 Jan 2021, the existing English Channel, North Sea and Baltic Sea
SECAs will become ECAs for SOX and NOX. This will apply to ship the keels of which
are laid on or after 01 January 2021.
(1)
(if additional engines or replacement engines are fitted on an existing ship after 01 Jan
2016, there would normally have to comply with the Tier III standards, except in the case of
replacement engines where it is not possible to comply with the Tier III standard, when such
engines may comply with only the Tier II standard.)

SECTION 2
NOX ECA AREA MAP –
WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 2016
(KEEL LAYING DATE) UNTIL 31 DEC 2020
AREA OF THE US CARIBBEAN ECA

SECTION 2
NOX ECA AREA MAP –
WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 2021
(KEEL LAYING DATE)

SECTION 3
EQUIPMENT DETAILS
(ONLY REQUIRED FOR ENGINES WITH POWER > 130KW, EXCEPT
EMERGENCY GENERATOR & RESCUE CRAFT ENGINES)
Vessel’s Keel Laying Date:

(*Check IOPP Certificate Supplement or Safety Construction Certificate – If date is
before 01 Jan 2016, this section is not applicable)
Main Engine Details:
Make & Model:

Certified to (Check IAPP Certificate Supplement): Tier II / Tier II and Tier III / Tier III
(Strike out whichever are not applicable)
Auxiliary Engine 1 Details
Description (Example: Diesel Generator / Cargo Engine Etc):

Make & Model:

Make & Model:

Make & Model:

SECTION 3

Make & Model:

Make & Model:

Make & Model:

SECTION 4
CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES FOR SWITCHING

FROM TIER II TO TIER III AND
FROM TIER III TO TIER II
Excerpt from MEPC.1 / Circ.854:
“The NOX Technical file should include a written procedure showing how the tier
change-over is to be done”.
Where the Technical file does not contain such information or where the information
inadequately describes engine-specific procedure, the procedure should be
described below, for each applicable engine.
ENGINE-SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR TIER CHANGE-OVER

SECTION 5
REFERENCES
Sr.
Name Date/Ref. No.
No
MPEC.271 (69) – Amendment to Regulation 13 of
1 22 April 2016
MARPOL Annex VI (Tier III recording requirement)
MEPC.1/Circ. 854 – Guidance on the application of
2 Regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI Tier III requirements 1 July 2015

to Dual fuel and Gas-fuelled engines.

PART 8
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
REGULATIONS – LOW SULPHUR
In Compliance with the Regulations

imposed by the Ministry of Oceans and
Fisheries (Republic of Korea)

CONTENTS
1. SUMMARY OF REGULATION
2. REFERENCES

SECTION 1
SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS
To reduce particulate emissions from ocean going vessels in its ports, South Korea has
released a “special act on improvement of air quality in port areas”.
The air quality control initiatives in South Korea consist of two parts.
1) Sulphur Emission Control
a) From 1 September 2020 it is mandatory to use fuel with max. 0.1% Sulphur content
while berthing. Vessels will be required to use max 0.1% Sulphur fuel when
berthing / anchoring for the times set out below:
 Berthing: 1 hour after completion of berthing until 1 hour before de-berthing.
 Anchoring: 1 hour after completion of anchoring until 1 hour before leaving

anchor.
b) From 1 January 2022: it will be mandatory to use fuel with max. 0.1% Sulphur
content while navigating ECAs.
The Emission control area are as follows:
A. Emission Control Port: Busan Port, Incheon Port, Ulsan port, Yeosu Port,
Gwangyang Port (Including Hadong port), Pyeongtaek-Dangjin Port
B. Emission Control Area
1) (Incheon, Pyeongtaek-Dangjin Area)
a) 37°36'00" N 126°33'42" E (near Daebeok-ri, Gimpo-si),
b) 37°10'00" N 126°06'30" E (south-end of Mungap island in Incheon),
c) 37°02'54" N 126°29'00" E (near Seokmungak, Dangjin-si)
2) (Yeosu and Gwangyang Ports)
a) 34°35'24" N 127°48'20" E (Southeast end of Dolsan-do, Yeosu)
b) 34°35'24" N 128°00'26" E
c) 34°42'42" N 128°00'26" E (Namhae-gun Imman)

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d) 34°56'22" N 127°52'06" E
e) 34°56'46" N 127°51'56" E (Noryang Bridge)
3) (Busan sea area)
a) 35°09'36" N 129°11'32" E (Southeast end of Cheongsapo, Middle

East, Busan).
b) 35°09'04" N 129°11'44", Appendix 1 of Enforcement Decree of the

Maritime Safety Act The outer arc of the special area of traffic safety
in Busan area.
c) 34°58'46" N 129°04'14" E.
d) 34°55'00" N 128°50'00" E.
e) 34°58'41.5" N 128°49'19.5" E (east side of the entrance of the port

of Gadeok-su-do).
f) 35°02'01.4" N 128°47'37.8" E (buoy of the 12th port of Gadeoksudo

arrival port).
g) 35°03'19.5" N 128°43'23.5" E (East Route No. 20 Buoy, Gadeok- Su

Island).
h) 35°05'42" N 128°42'53" E (western end of Deok-dong, Changwon-

si).
4) (Busan port west side sea area)
a) 35°03'19.5" N 128°43'23.5" E (buoy No. 20 of Gadeoksudo island),
b) 34°58'30" N 128°45'21" E (Garsan-do, Geoje-si),
c) 34°55'00" N 128°50'00" E
d) 34°58'41.5" N 128°49'19.5" E (east side of the entrance to the port

of Gadeoksudo),

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e) 35°02'01.4" N 128°47'37.8" E (buoyed at No. 12 entry port of
Gadeok-Sudo),
f) 35°03'19.5" N 128°43'23.5" E (buoy No. 20 of Gadeoksudo island),
5) (Ulsan port area)

Sea area within the arc of 6.0 mile (outside arc of the special traffic safety
area in Ulsan area) centered on 35°24'37" N 129°27'52" E ( including MIPO
port)
Refer to below drawing

SECTION 1

SOX EMISSION CONTROL AREA

SECTION 1
INCHEON, PYEONGTAEK – DANGJIN AREA
YEOSU, GWANGYANG AREA

SECTION 1
BUSAN AREA
ULSAN AREA

SECTION 1
2) Vessel Speed Control
As per a notice issued by the Ministry of Maritime affairs and Fisheries port areas
selected will be designated as “VSR programme Sea Areas”. Each sea area will
span 20 nautical miles in radius, measured from a specific light house in each
port. Ships should navigate no faster than a maximum speed of 12 knots for
container ships and car carriers, 10 knots for other ship types, when moving from
starting point to an end point within a sea area, see table
Ship Recommended Speed (knot) for Port

Type
Busan Ulsan Yeosu, Incheon

Gwangyang
Container 12 12 12 12
Ship
General 10 10 10
Cargo Ship
Car 12
Carrier
Crude oil 10
carrier
Chemical 10
carrier
LNG 10 10
carrier
1) Ships Included in the programme:
Ships covered under the VSR programme differ at each port, but must be over
3000 GT and among the top3 “fine dust -emitting” ship -types (see above chart)

SECTION 1
2) Lower speed pays off:
Under the VSR programme, ships will have their port facilities fees lowered when
they enter defined port areas at speed levels as defined above. For affected ships,
port entry / leave fee (current 111 KRW per ton), will be discontinued. The discount
ceiling will differ between the ports. Container ships, which enters port fast and can
have huge effect on reducing fine dust will enjoy upto 30% discount while other
ships will enjoy up to 15% discount.
Refer to below drawing
BUSAN PORT

SECTION 1
BUSAN PORT

SECTION 1
INCHEON PORT

SECTION 1
YEOSU / GWANGYANG PORT

SECTION 1
ULSAN PORT

SECTION 2
REFERENCES
Sr. No Name Date/Ref. No.
Technical and Regulatory News No. 09/2020 – Statutory

Apr 2020
1 A new ECA and speed reduction limits in South Korean
ports
Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Program to Start

2 12 Dec 2019
December This Year
Technical Information - Designation of 『SOX Emission

3 20 Jan 2020
Control Area』 in Republic of Korea

ANNEX 1
TRAINING AND RECORD KEEPING
Annex 1 Page 1 of 17 Rev. 2 01/20 S – 10.15 L

CONTENTS
1. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS / TRAINING

RECORDS
2. RECORD KEEPING

SECTION 1
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training is required to be given to the following ship staff as detailed
out in S-3.15e C:
1) MASTER
2) CHIEF ENGINEER
3) 2nd ENGINEER
Training can be imparted by any one of the above three ship staff to
the new joiner. Training must cover the following items:
ITEM DESCRIPTION REFERENCE
The Regulations (MARPOL 73/78

Annex VI)
PART 1
(i) SECA
PART 1
(ii) North American ECA
A PART 2
(iii) EU
PART 3
(iv) CARB
PART 4
(v) Turkey
PART 5 (withdrawn)
(vi) China & Taiwan
PART 6
Designated Tank / Bunkering
B PART 2, section 4
procedures
PART 2, section 5 &10
C Change Over Procedures
reference 12.
PART 2, section 10 &
D Use Of Additives
reference 2, 3 & 4.
PART 2, section 10,
E Modification if required
reference 19.
PART 2, section 10,
F Risks Associated
reference 1 & 6.
G Record Keeping PART 6

SECTION 1
TRAINING RECORDS
The Training Records (EMISSION CONTROL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS –

S-3.15e C) must be filed in this section.
This confirms that Training on the subjects mentioned in the EMISSION

CONTROL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS in regards to Annex VI of MARPOL
73/78 includes EU Directive (2005/33/EC), CARB Regulation on Fuel Sulfur
Requirements for Ocean Going Vessels, Turkish regulations for low sulfur, and
emission control area regulations in China & Taiwan have been completed.
Annex 1 Rev. 2 01/20 S – 10.15 L

Page 4 of 17
SECTION 2
RECORD KEEPING
PARTS 1 & 6: Record Keeping as per Marine Fuel Sulphur Record Book (S-10.14 L) Log
-4 (Fuel Change over log for ships entering and leaving a SECA / ECA), the extracts of
which is as below.
Fuel Changeover Log No. 4 - SECA / ECA
BDN Change Over Change Over SECA / ECA Fuel Type Sulphur LSF in storage, settling & Remark and
Ref. No. Commence- Completion Passage Content %m/m service tks at the end of Signature of duty
ment Date, Date, Time & Start or End From To change over procedure (when officer
Time & Position Position Date, Time &
entering SECA / ECA) Tk name
Position
/ Qty (M³) and at
*1 *2 commencement of change
over after exiting SECA/ECA
123456 01-Jan-20 01-Jan-20 01-Jan-20 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 6DB-234; Change over
EXAMPLE (exiting) EXAMPLE (entering)
07:35 hrs 15:05 hrs 17:34 hrs 0.1 5C-23; carried out on
48° 57.8N Service Tank - 23 instruction by
48° 46.7N 005° 00.0W
Master
005° 36.8W (Start)
123456 05-Jan-20 N/A 05-Jan-20 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 6DB-190; Change over

05:00 hrs 04:15 hrs 0.5 5C-12; carried out on
49° 03.6N 49° 09.1N Service Tank - 15
instruction by
005° 15.0W 005° 00.0W
Master
(End)
L.O.P. = Letter of protest P.S.A = Port State Authority L.S.F. = Low Sulphur Fuel
*1 Change over commencement means the first introduction of a different grade of fuel into the fuel line serving the engine & boiler.
When exiting SECA / ECA change over to high sulphur fuel MUST be commenced only AFTER EXIT from SECA / ECA
*2 Change over completion means that the entire fuel line is filled with compliant fuel. When entering SECA / ECA change over to low
sulphur fuel MUST be completed PRIOR entering SECA / ECA. Recording date, time & position of completion of change over when
exiting SECA / ECA is not required.

SECTION 2
RECORD KEEPING
PART 2: Record Keeping will be carried out in Marine Fuel Sulphur Record Book (S-
10.14 L) Log – 1, 2, 3 & 5 (Fuel Change over log for ships entering and leaving an
EU Port complying with 2005/33/EC), the extracts of which is as below.
Log 1 - Bunker Details:

Covering the key bunker details linking the independent analysis report to the bunker
operation
Log 2 - BDN and Annex VI Sample records:

This notes the compliance record of the Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) and the Annex VI
Statutory representative sample. It also logs details of any Letters of Protest (LOP)
issued and the disposal dates of the Annex VI sample and the BDN.
Log 3 - Custody transfer log:

This provides a mechanism by which the ship can track the movements of the bunker
statutory sample.
Log 5 - Fuel change over log for ships entering and leaving an EU Port
Note: Logs I & 2 will need to be completed for each separate bunker, Logs 3 & 5 to be
completed when applicable.
Sample of the Log Sheets as in S-10.14 L enclosed in this section

SECTION 2
Log no. 1 Bunkering details
Supplier Barge Fuel Sulphur Fuel Independent

BDN
Bunker Port Supplie PSA name & grade content stored analysis
Reference
date name r name registere IMO & Qty BDN & in tank report ref:
No. No. tested e.g. FOBAS
d (MT) no.
(% m/m) VISWA ETC
EXAMPLE
023XX8765 1/1/2010 Singapore Joeys Yes Stella MGO <0.1 6D.B - FOBAS/04/
IMO 50 MT 0.05 350 00123/XXX
234567
L.O.P. = Letter of protest P.S.A = Port State Authority

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Log no. 2 Bunker delivery note and Annex VI sample
BDN BDN Annex BDN LOP LOP copy Date fuel Date Date BDN Remark
Reference Annex VI VI Annex issued? to consumed sample destroyed and
No. complia Sample VI (Y/N) 1. Supplier Signature destroyed > 3 years Signature
nt Y/N seal no. compli 2. PSA >12 Signature of duty
[ck. List ant Y/N 3. Vessel months officer
(No.1)] [ck. 4. Other Signature
List (Y/N)
(No.2)]
023XX8765 Y 2345 N- Ref Y 1-N 23/08/ 03/06/ 02/06/ Supplier

EXAMPLE
Er (b) 2-Y 2010 2011 2013 refused to

(1) 3-Y accept
LOP - copy
retained
onboard/
XYZ BMW DZM TSW

SECTION 2
Custody transfer of Annex VI Log No. 3
BDN EU Port of PSA Date & Name, Singature Address & Remarks and
Ref. Sample Custody Seal Custody Time of and Contact Signature of
No. No. Transfer Custody Stamp of Transfer Details of duty Officer
Form Ref No. receiver
Transfer Receiver
LAMBS - XVH Rotterdam
EXAMPLE
ROTTERDAM PSA
123456 23453 HTY 23-Mar- Rotterdam
7890645 PSA local requested
10
Office sample for
HP1 TD3 independent
Tel: sulphur
067592462 content
verification

SECTION 2
Fuel Changeover Log No. 5 - EU DIRECTIVE 2005/33/EC
BDN Ref. Change Over Berthing / Fuel Type Sulphur LSF in storage, settling & Remark and
No. Completion (After Anchoring - Start Content %m/m service tks at the end of Signature of duty
arrival) or change over or End Date & From To officer
commencement (Prior Time change over procedure
departure) Tk name / Qty (M³) or at
Date, Time & Position
commencement (Prior
*1 *2 departure)
123456 05-Jan-2020 05-Jan-2020 0.5 0.1 6DB-234; Change over
15:05 hrs 13:34 hrs 5C-23; carried out on
EXAMPLE
41° 20.2N Service tank - 23 instruction by

002° 09.9E
Master
(Arrival)

EXAMPLE
41° 20.2N Service tank - 18

instruction by
002° 09.9E
Master
(Departure)
*1 Change over completion means : The entire line is filled with compliant fuel (LSFO). This must be accomplished as soon as
praticable after berthing or anchoring.
*2 Commencement of change over means the first introduction of non-compliant fuel (HSFO) into the fuel line. Change to HSFO
must be commenced as late as practicable prior departure.

SECTION 2
RECORD KEEPING
PART 3: Record keeping to be carried out in the Fuel Changeover Log No. 6 in S-
10.14 L for Main Engine, Auxiliary Engine & Boiler. All records must be maintained in
English.
Additional information required: The following information is required for auxiliary

engines, main engines and auxiliary boilers:
1. A fuel system diagram that shows all storage, service, and mixing tanks, fuel
handling, pumping, and processing equipment, valves, and associated piping. The
diagram or other documentation shall list the fuel tank capacities and locations, and
the nominal fuel consumption rate of the machinery at rated power; (A copy of the
same is kept attached in the Part 1 of this file)
2. Description of the fuel switch over procedure with detailed instructions and clear
identification of responsibilities. (Given in Section 2 above)
3. The make, model, rated power, and serial numbers of all main engines, and auxiliary
engines and make, model, rated output, and serial numbers of all auxiliary boilers.
(Given in Sections 6, 7 & 8 of Part 2 of this file)
Retention of records: Records shall be retained for at least three years following the
date when the records were made.

SECTION 2
Fuel Changeover Log No. 6 - CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD REGULATION
VOYAGE:
PORT(S) VISITED:
PORT CALL DATE(S):
MAIN ENGINE (S)
Ship Operation Date Local Time Location (LAT & Fuel #1 Type Fuel #1 % Fuel #2 Type Fuel #2 %
(DD/MM/YYYY) (Pacific) LONG) (Fuel being Sulfur (Fuel (Fuel being Sulfur (Fuel
switched from) being switched switched to) being
from) switched to)
Begin Fuel
Switch (Should
be prior to Entry
to RCW)
Complete Fuel
Switch (Should
be prior to Entry
to RCW)
Entry to RCW
(Regulated
California
Waters)
Leave RCW
(Regulated
California
Waters)
AUXILAIRY ENGINES
from) switched to)
Begin Fuel
Switch (Should
be prior to Entry
to RCW)
Complete Fuel
Switch (Should
be prior to Entry
to RCW)
Entry to RCW
(Regulated
California
Waters)
Leave RCW
(Regulated
California
Waters)
BOILER
from) switched to)
Begin Fuel
Switch (Should
be prior to Entry
to RCW)
Complete Fuel
Switch (Should
be prior to Entry
to RCW)
Entry to RCW
(Regulated
California
Waters)
Leave RCW
(Regulated
California
Waters)
RCW = Regulated California Waters. This is approximately 24 nm offshore of the California coastline (baseline).
For the main engine/s, Auxiliary Engines and Boiler list the type of marine fuel (e.g. IFO 380, IFO 180, MDO (DMB), MGO (DMA) and percent
by weight sulfur.
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SECTION 2
RECORD KEEPING
PART 4: Record Keeping will be carried out in Marine Fuel Sulphur Record Book (S-
10.14 L) Log – 1, 2, 3 & 7 (Fuel Change over log for ships entering and leaving
Turkish Port), the extracts of which are as below.

operation


statutory sample.
Log 7 - Fuel change over log for ships entering and leaving Turkish Port

SECTION 2
Fuel Changeover Log No. 7 - TURKISH REGULATIONS
BDN Ref. Change Over Berthing / Fuel Type Sulphur Content LSF in storage, settling & Remark and
No. Completion (Arrival) or Anchoring - Start %m/m service tks at the end of Signature of duty
Commencement or End From To change over procedure officer
(Departure) Date & Time Tk name / Qty (M³)
Date, Time & Position
*1 *2
EXAMPLE
40° 44.5N Service Tank - 23 instruction by

029° 45.4E
Master
(Arrival)

EXAMPLE
40° 44.5N Service Tank - 17

instruction by
029° 45.4E
Master
(Departure)
*1 Change over completion means : The entire line is filled with compliant fuel (LSFO). This must be accomplished as soon as
praticable after berthing or anchoring.
*2 Commencement of change over means the first introduction of non-compliant fuel (HSFO) into the fuel line. Change to
HSFO must be commenced as late as practicable prior departure.
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SECTION 2
RECORD KEEPING
PART 6 (PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF LOW SULPHUR FUEL IN PORTS
WITHIN CHINA & TAIWAN ECAS): Record Keeping will be carried out in Marine Fuel
Sulphur Record Book (S-10.14 L) Log – 1, 2, 3 & 4, the extracts of which are as below.

operation


statutory sample.
Log 4 - Fuel Change over log for ships entering and leaving a SECA / ECA

SECTION 2
RECORD KEEPING
PART 7: Tier III NOX Control in NOX Emission Control Areas
Record Keeping will be carried out in Log 9 (Example on next page) of the record book
for SOX and Tier III NOX Control.
On ships where the Flag state has specified a logbook where records are to be
maintained (Such as in the Panama Oil Record Book, Part III), records may be
maintained only in such logbook.

SECTION 2
Log no. 9 Details below are to be entered ONLY for ships that are required to comply with Tier III Nox emission standards (ships with keel laying dates before 1 Jan 2016 are EXCLUDED, except in cases of
major conversion, addition or replacement of an engine) and for ONLY those engines that are certified to BOTH Tier III and Tier II or ONLY to Tier II emission standards (replacement engine).
ENGINE #1 ENGINE #2 ENGINE #3 ENGINE #4 ENGINE #5 ENGINE #6 ENGINE #7 ENGINE #8
Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc) Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc) Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc) Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc) Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc) Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc) Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc) Descr (i.e., M/E, G/E, etc)
M/E G/E 1 G/E 2 G/E 3 CARGO ENGINE 1 CARGO ENGINE 2
Date, Ship's Time and Position CERTIFIED TO TIER, CERTIFIED TO TIER, CERTIFIED TO TIER, CERTIFIED TO TIER, CERTIFIED TO TIER, CERTIFIED TO TIER, CERTIFIED TO TIER, CERTIFIED TO TIER, SIGNATURE
of ship when Tier changed from TIER II AND ON/OFF TIER II AND ON/OFF TIER II AND ON/OFF TIER II AND ON/OFF TIER II AND ON/OFF TIER II AND ON/OFF TIER II AND ON/OFF TIER II AND ON/OFF (CHIEF
II to III prior entry to ECA or TIER III OR TIER III OR TIER III OR TIER III OR TIER III OR TIER III OR TIER III OR TIER III OR ENGINEER) AND
from III to II after exit from ECA, ONLY TIER II? ONLY TIER II? ONLY TIER II? ONLY TIER II? ONLY TIER II? ONLY TIER II? ONLY TIER II? ONLY TIER II? REMARKS
or if and when status is Note: the Note: the Note: the Note: the Note: the Note: the Note: the Note: the
changed within the ECA. engine must engine must engine must engine must engine must engine must engine must engine must
Note: (1) It is MANDATORY to NOT be NOT be NOT be NOT be NOT be NOT be NOT be NOT be
record the Tier status of all operated in operated in operated in operated in operated in operated in operated in operated in
applicable engines upon entry Tier II mode Tier II mode Tier II mode Tier II mode Tier II mode Tier II mode Tier II mode Tier II mode
into and exit from, a NOX ECA. within a Nox within a Nox within a Nox within a Nox within a Nox within a Nox within a Nox within a Nox
(2) Prior to entry into an ECA, ECA, unless it ECA, unless it ECA, unless it ECA, unless it ECA, unless it ECA, unless it ECA, unless it ECA, unless it
sufficient time must be allowed is a is a is a is a is a is a is a is a
for the tier changeover, to replacement replacement replacement replacement replacement replacement replacement replacement
ensure Tier III compliance upon engine where it engine where it engine where it engine where it engine where it engine where it engine where it engine where it
entry into the ECA. is not possible is not possible is not possible is not possible is not possible is not possible is not possible is not possible
to meet Tier III to meet Tier III to meet Tier III to meet Tier III to meet Tier III to meet Tier III to meet Tier III to meet Tier III
standards. standards. standards. standards. standards. standards. standards. standards.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
6/26/2018 1200 hrs,

TIER II AND TIER III TIER II AND TIER III TIER II AND TIER III TIER II AND TIER II AND TIER II AND
25 0 26.3 ' N, 091 0 43.3 ' W. - - -
TIER III ON. TIER III ON. TIER III ON. TIER III TIER III TIER III
PRIOR ENTRY TO ECA
6/27/2018 0800 hrs,

TIER III TIER III
29 0 20.0 ' N, 089 0 23.9 ' W.
ON ON
6/28/2018 1800 hrs,

TIER III TIER III TIER III
25 0 41.9 ' N, 091 0 32.4 ' W.
OFF. OFF. OFF.
AFTER EXIT FROM ECA

Marine Bunker Oil - Details of Maximum Sulphur Allowed on ships
Regulatory
Operating Area Authority
Currently in force From 1st Jan. 2020
PRC Air Pollution Inland Water Eca(YANGTZE RIVER,XIJIANG RIVER )-

China DECA Prevention Law
0.10%
Taiwan Emission Control Area(MOTC) Taiwan(MOTC) 0.50%
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Port Regulation 0.50%
Env. Agency of
Iceland
Iceland and Icelandic Pollution Prevention Zone
Reg. No. 124/2015
0.10%
IMO
MARPOL
Global Maximum Limit
Annex VI
0.50%
ECAs (Emission Control Areas) IMO

1) Baltic Sea and North Sea MARPOL
2) 200 Nautical Miles of the US and Canadian Coastlines Annex VI
0.10%
3) USA Caribbean Sea
EU Directive
EU Ports*****(at berth & at anchorage within port limits, other
2005/33/EC 0.10%
than those in outermost regions)
Norway
Norway (similar to EU ports) requirement 0.10%
Turkey (for ships at berth & at anchorage within port limits in Turkish Turkey
ports, in Turkish inland waterways and in waters under the Turkish requirement 0.10%
maritime jurisdiction)
Within 24 nautical miles of
US CARB 0.10 % - (vessel can use IFO only with special permission)
Regulation
USA Californian Coastline 0.10%
NB: Sulphur limits currently in force are shown in blue for each area
Prior arrival any CHINA Coastal ECA CORE PORT, please check with the local agents well in advance, about any new regulation for change over to fuel has come in force for the
ports being called.
* Yangtze River - Taicang, Changshu, Nantong, Zhangjiagang, Jiangyin, Jinjiang, Changzhou, Taizhou, Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, Yizheng, Nanjing, Maanshan, Wuhu, Tongling,
Chizhou, Jiujiang, Huangshi , Ezhou, Wuhan Etc.
**XIJIANG RIVER, the coordinates cover Zhaoqing, Yunfu , Wuzhou , Pingnan , Guiping etc .
From 1 January 2022, vessels must use fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.10% while operating within the Hainan Coastal ECAwithin the Hainan Coastal ECA
*****European Union (EU) Countries - Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Criatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic , Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Generated by PARIS onIreland,
18 MarItaly, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and The United Kingdom.
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 PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROL OF SULPHUR

OXIDE (SOX) EMISSION IN SULPHUR EMISSION

 PROCEDURES FOR USE OF LOW SULPHUR FUEL IN

 CARB REGULATION ON FUEL SULFUR

 TURKISH REGULATIONS – LOW SULFUR

 CHINA & TAIWAN REGULATIONS – LOW SULFUR

 TIER III NOX CONTROL IN NOX EMISSION CONTROL

 REPUBLIC OF KOREA REGULATIONS – LOW

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SECTION REVISION NO DATE

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PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROL OF

In Compliance with Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

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1. APPLICABLE SECA AND ECA REGULATION

2. SECA & ECA AREA MAP

4. CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES FOR SECA & ECA

5. CHANGE OVER TIME CALCULATION

6. HFO TANK ARRANGEMENTS AND PIPING SYSTEM

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APPLICABLE SECA AND ECA REGULATION

IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has adopted

Sulphur limits Sulphur limits

Sea Areas inside Sulphur

Sea Areas inside North American

Sea Areas outside Sulphur

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SECA AREA MAP

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ECA AREA MAP

AREA OF THE US CARIBBEAN ECA

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AUXILIARY ENGINE DETAILS

AUXILIARY BOILER DETAILS:

FUEL OIL TANKS & CAPACITIES

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MARINE DIESEL OIL TANKS & CAPACITIES:

DESIGNATED LOW SULPHUR FUEL TANK(S) AND CAPACITIES:

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CHANGE OVER PROCEDURES FOR M/E / A/E / BOILER

SEPARATE SHIP – SPECIFIC CHANGE – OVER PROCEDURES MUST BE MADE FOR

2. Hrs before arrival in to SECA / ECA areas, following needs to be done

BB. Vessel entering SECA / ECA area at short notice

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CHANGE OVER TIME CALCULATION

2. Alternatively, a calculator, that is considered to be at least equivalent to the

HSFO LSFO CHANGE-OVER TIMES

M/E A/E BOILER

0.5% 0.1% hrs hrs hrs

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HFO TANK ARRANGEMENT PLANS

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2 MEPC.1/Circ.723 of 13th May 2010 13 May 2010

Interim guidance on the non-availability of compliant

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PROCEDURES FOR USE OF LOW

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1. INTRODUCTION TO THE REGULATIONS

2. REQUIREMENT OF COMPLIANCE / EXEMPTION

3. SECA & EU DIRECTIVE MAP

4. BUNKERING / STORAGE / TANK ARRANGEMENT